Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Candelabra primulas form semi-evergreen rosettes of leaves, from the centre of which arise upright spikes of small flowers grouped in loose, tiered clusters in late spring and early summer. Plants are best grown in groups and allowed to self-seed, so don't deadhead them after flowering.

Native to the marshlands and streamsides of China, Primula chungensis bears whorls of orange, tubular-shaped flowers above scalloped rosettes of mid-green foliage. It's perfect for growing in shady borders and near ponds. For best results grow in partial shade in moist but well-drained soil or compost, and incorporate plenty of organic matter such as leafmould. Primula chungensis is suitable for growing in pots, but only if watered regularly.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyesyes
Plantyesyesyesyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyesyes

Primula and wildlife

Primula is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Primula poisonous?

Primula can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Primula chungensis
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement